How many older e3's are in existance still? I've came across various engine parts over the years that are 68 date stamped so I figure those are from 2500's. I think mine is within the first hundred auto usa2800's. I'm not sure if the factory made blocks of just auto cars or manual cars at the same time.
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That's awesome Bob , hold on to that car. As these cars become harder and harder to find good examples of, older models will gain in provenance. My friend just bought a 2500 that was supposed to be one of the first Hoffman E3's imported to the US. Now I am curious what the VIN is, I will report back if ok with him. Also, this might sound weird, but who knows, some day the E3 may be harder to find than an E9. The thinking there is they never really held their value over the years vs. the coupe. Therefore, many more of them have gone by the way-side due to rust and being parted out to support the much more valuable coupe. It's just a theory, but one to keep an eye on. I'll let you know what I find out. Either way I need to encourage him to get it in the registry. I see a couple of 216XXXX VINS in the registry but did not see yours. You should get it in there! What I find curious is the US spec 2800 Bavaria has a lower number than an earlier year Euro 2800 (230XXXX, 241XXXX, 242XXXX), and yours 246XXXX). That makes no sense. Maybe somebody can explain.
DerSchwede
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There were several different number series at the same time, Splitting manual and auto cars. For instance, the 3.0S Automatic had a 30...... VIN when they came in 71, but the 73 facelift had a 211.... VIN introduced 09/73.
My Bristol 2500 produced in March 1969 has a 20053XX VIN and the Nevada 2800 from July 1969 has a 23011XX VIN
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My Bristol 2500 produced in March 1969 has a 20053XX VIN and the Nevada 2800 from July 1969 has a 23011XX VIN
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